Vitiligo is a long-term skin disease in which skin loses its pigmentation. Vitiligo is also known as Leucoderma. This article explains homeopathy for vitiligo, its causes, symptoms, types, the risk factor, and the best homeopathic medicines.
Vitiligo is seen mostly on dark people who have a dark complexion of the skin.
In this case, the hair from the dermis also becomes white.
There is no known cause for vitiligo but sometimes it is due to genetic susceptibility which is triggered by environmental factors.
Vitiligo results in the destruction of skin cells.
Vitiligo causes a loss of skin color mainly in blotches.
Vitiligo mainly occurs when the skin cells or pigment-producing cells stop functioning or die due to any environmental factors.
Loss of skin occurs may also affect anywhere on the body part such as mouth, eyes, lips, and this is noticeable, especially on people having a dark complexion.
It is believed that this disease occurs when a person has milk just after eating fish or any citrus food, which further damages the skin cell and causes vitiligo. But there are no scientific evidence supporting this.
The pale area if the skin gets easily affected to sunburn, so it is important to take extra care of the skin by using a sunscreen of high sun protection factor.
Types Of Vitiligo
Vitiligo is generally classified into these main types:-
1. Segmental Vitiligo
Segmental Vitiligo is also known as unilateral or localized vitiligo.
This is the most common type of vitiligo and is especially seen in the case of children.
In this type of vitiligo, the white patches only affect one area or part of the body.
Segmental vitiligo is caused by chemicals that are released from the nerve.
These chemicals are poisonous for melanocytes of the skin.
This segmental vitiligo starts spreading quickly, but only for 6 to 12 months.
2. Non Segmental Vitiligo
Non-segmental vitiligo is a condition in which the pigmentation of a person starts losing its color while forming patches on the skin.
It usually starts spreading on the mouth, hands, eyes, feet, and especially where the skin runs frequently.
It is caused by autoimmune, where there is loss of melanocytes of skin involved in that particular area of the body.
This non-segmental vitiligo can affect any age, gender.
There is no cure and it may spread for approximately 7 years.
Regular exercise and intake of vitamin C may help in the symptom of vitiligo to arise.
3. Mucosal
Mucosal vitiligo involves the mucus membrane of the skin, especially on the mouth and lips.
4. Focal
Focal vitiligo is generally present on the macules in the tiny area. It does not spread rapidly.
5. Trichome
Trichome vitiligo spread universally on the skin while leaving white patches on the dermis.
6. Universal
This type occupied about 80% of the body and spreads rapidly.
Vitiligo Causes
Vitiligo is a lifelong skin problem in which skin loses its original color and forms patches.
It affects people of any age, gender, or group.
A person who suffers from vitiligo has their own mental and emotional stress, which creates a feeling of embarrassment.
Vitiligo has the following causes as
1. Vitiligo is caused due to lack of skin pigment known as melanin. Melanin produces skin cell known as melanocytes, which gives color to the skin.
2. Lack of melanin produces white patches on the skin.
3. It is believed that having milk just after eating fish and citrus food, damages the skin cell and produces vitiligo, but there are no scientific evidence supporting this.
4. Vitiligo is also caused by faulty genetic mutations and also by environmental factors.
5. Psychology factors also have a role in causing vitiligo, which affects the person’s mind as a feeling of embarrassment and lack of social interaction.
6. People who are suffering from any autoimmune diseases like psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus, alopecia areata may have a high risk of developing vitiligo.
Vitiligo Symptoms
Vitiligo is a long-lasting skin condition of almost all ages, any gender, and belonging to any group.
There are a few symptoms of vitiligo mentioned below
1. The First symptom of vitiligo is the pale patches on the skin that turns completely white in color.
2. There is premature whitening of hairs such as facial hair, eyebrows eyelashes, etc.
3. There is a loss of color of tissue inside the nose and mouth.
4. Loss of color of retina.
5. There is inflammation of the eyes and ears which leads to loss of vision and deafness.
6. Patient may also suffer from thyroid and diabetes.
7. Vitiligo is not painful, but it spreads very rapidly occupying the body.
8. It is found on the face, hands, eyes, nose, umbilicus, etc
Risk Factors for Vitiligo
There are many risk factors of vitiligo such as
1. Age
Vitiligo affects all ages and any gender but a person with 10 to 30 years of being at high risk of having vitiligo.
2. Skin Damage
Avoid using local cosmetics and piercing tattoos. The skin may easily affect by a deep cut, scratching, etc.
3. Stress
Stress is generally caused by emotional and physical disturbances.
4. Autoimmune Diseases
People having autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus, etc have a high risk of vitiligo.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is done by the following points
1. Firstly, a doctor can easily diagnose the cause of vitiligo by just only looking at your skin.
2. Pathological tests can be done to diagnose the case such as Count Blood Cell, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Free thyroxine (T4), etc.
3. Tissue biopsy is also done to diagnose vitiligo.
4. Wood’s Lamp Examination is also done to detect the white patches on the dermis under ultraviolet rays to confirm the diagnosis.
Vitiligo Management
Vitiligo can be managed by taking care of the following points.
1. Person should take sun safety.
2. Use ointment or cream that contains steroids.
3. Always apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 30 or above.
4. Cover yourself from the sun to avoid sunburns.
5. Avoid piercing tattoos.
6. Avoid using frequent cosmetic products.
7. Use non-sterile cream with a composition of vit D3, which regulates skin cell production and regulation.
8. If needed, then take repigmentation therapy, light therapy, and surgery.
Homeopathy for Vitiligo – Best Medicines
Homeopathic systems cure each and every case by finding out the totality of symptoms from the patient who is suffering from the disease.
Here are a few medicines that may cure the case of vitiligo, such as
• Arsenicum Album
• Arsenicum Sulphuratum
• Calcarea Carbonica
• Hydrocotyle Asiatica
• Kali Carbonica
• Natrum Muriaticum
• Phosphoricum
• Sepia
• Silicea
• Sulphur
• Syphilinum
1. ARSENICUM ALBUM – for dry skin
Arsenic is given in case of vitiligo when the person has rough and dry skin texture.
The skin has white look with painful eruption.
The patient gets relieved by hot application.
Dose and Potency: – In adults, take 6 globules 3 times a day such as a morning, afternoon, and evening.
In children, 2 drops 3 times a day such as a morning, afternoon, and evening.
2. ARSENICUM SULPHURATUM FLAVUM – for removing white patches
Arsenicum sulphuratum is one of the best and the most important remedy in the case of vitiligo.
It removes the white patches present on the skin.
Dose and Potency: – In adults, take 6 globules 3 times a day such as a morning, afternoon, and evening.
In children, 2 drops 3 times a day such as a morning, afternoon, and evening.
3. CALCAREA CARBONICA – for treating white spots
Calcarea carb is also used in treating white spots on the skin.
It is suited to a person who has an intolerance of cold weather.
It cures white spots present on the body such as the head, neck, chest, etc.
Dose and Potency: – In adults, take 6 globules 3 times a day such as a morning, afternoon, and evening.
In children, 2 drops 3 times a day such as a morning, afternoon, and evening.
4. HYDROCOTYLE ASIATICA – for pigmentation on discolored skin
Hydrocotyle Asiatica is also a useful remedy for vitiligo.
It cures the pigmentation of the discoloration of the dermis.
This is the natural treatment of vitiligo for the skin.
Dose and Potency: – In adults, take 6 globules 3 times a day such as a morning, afternoon, and evening.
In children, 2 drops 3 times a day such as a morning, afternoon, and evening.
5. KALI CARBONICA – for treating light-colored spots and dry skin
This remedy is indicated for vitiligo and helps in curing dry skin patches and light-colored spots.
Kali carb is the right side remedy hence it cures the right side of the body first.
Dose and Potency: – In adults, take 6 globules 3 times a day such as a morning, afternoon, and evening.
In children, 2 drops 3 times a day such as a morning, afternoon, and evening.
6. NATRUM MURIATICUM – for oily greasy skin
Natrum muriaticum is given in case of oily, dry, chapped, and greasy skin.
This effects especially hairy parts of the dermis.
Dose and Potency: – In adults, take 6 globules 3 times a day such as a morning, afternoon, and evening.
In children, 2 drops 3 times a day such as a morning, afternoon, and evening.
7. PHOSPHORICUM – for burning in the skin
Phosphorus is given in case of burning on the skin.
This medicine also helps in curing vitiligo with waxy skin and great sensitivity.
Dose and Potency: – In adults, take 6 globules 3 times a day such as a morning, afternoon, and evening.
In children, 2 drops 3 times a day such as a morning, afternoon, and evening.
8. SEPIA – for a person who has an indifferent attitude
Sepia is given in the case of vitiligo in which a person has an indifferent attitude.
Sepia is the constitutional remedy in the case of vitiligo which is suited to a person.
It is also given in case when women suffer from menstrual irregularities even in the case of vitiligo also.
The Person who has a different approach towards life and family.
Dose and Potency: – In adults, take 6 globules 3 times a day such as a morning, afternoon, and evening.
In children, 2 drops 3 times a day such as a morning, afternoon, and evening.
9. SILICEA – for pale and waxy skin texture
This remedy is also a constitutional medicine in vitiligo.
It is given to a person who is lean, thin, confident, timid, and bashful.
This has a very important feature that it cures vitiligo along with eczema also.
Dose and Potency: – In adults, take 6 globules 3 times a day such as a morning, afternoon, and evening.
In children, 2 drops 3 times a day such as a morning, afternoon, and evening.
10. SULPHUR – for vitiligo due to mental stress
This is the most important and deep-acting remedy for skin in vitiligo.
It cures the patient who is suffering from mental stress, mental fatigue, and an absent-minded personality.
This person has an extraordinary craving for sweets.
Dose and Potency: – In adults, take 6 globules 3 times a day such as a morning, afternoon, and evening.
In children, 2 drops 3 times a day such as a morning, afternoon, and evening.
11. SYPHILINUM – a natural treatment for vitiligo
Syphilinum cures the skin condition as well as the digestive disease of the patient also.
This remedy is also given in case of symmetrical conditions of vitiligo.
Helps in curing the deeply pigmented skin of the patient.
Dose and Potency: – In adults, take 6 globules 3 times a day such as a morning, afternoon, and evening.
In children, 2 drops 3 times a day such as a morning, afternoon, and evening.
12. STAPHYSAGRIA – for unhealthy skin and profuse sweating
Staphysagria is given in vitiligo with a person who has unhealthy skin and profuse sweating.
There is intense itching with changes in the locality.
Staphysagria is suited in injuries from sharp cutting appliances or from any surgical instruments.
There are figworts that are cauliflower-like in shape.
It is the best-suited remedy in case of eczema, injuries, etc.
It is highly recommended when cauticum fails in case of skin conditions.
Dose and Potency: – In adults, take 6 globules 3 times a day such as a morning, afternoon, and evening.
In children, 2 drops 3 times a day such as a morning, afternoon, and evening.
Remember that homeopathic remedies are prescribed based on individual symptoms and characteristics. It’s crucial to consult with a qualified homeopath for proper evaluation and personalized treatment. Homeopathy focuses on treating the whole person, so a detailed case study is necessary to select the most appropriate remedy.
Homeopathic medicines should be taken only when prescribed by a homeopathic physician. Self-medication may aggravate the original conditions.